Portrait

River in the Badlands

Known for its open plains, stunning badlands, roaming wildlife, and remote ruggedness, Theordore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota made an everlasting impression on me. Every lookout, every corner, every view, I was truly in awe at the vastness and openness. Here the Little Missouri River snakes through the badlands during a beautiful golden hour before sunset. Although not the focus of the picture, a tiny, faraway deer can be spotted on the riverbank showing just how enormous the landscape is.

Foggy Big Sur

Fog seems to be the common theme along the Big Sur coastline in California, but it only adds to the magic and beauty of this landscape. McWay Falls is a sight to behold as the waterfall cascades down into the ocean.

Single Joshua Tree

A single Joshua Tree sits among the vast land. The desert sunset deepens the colors and brings out hues of pink and blue.

Foggy Needles Highway

Needles Highway in South Dakota on a foggy day, this view is one of many on this beautiful road. Super narrow tunnels and lots of twisty curves, you never know what you are going to see around the next corner.

Hawaiian Waterfall

Exploring Hanalei Bay in Kauai, I was greeted with a dramatic landscape full of tall waterfalls, moody clouds, and lush greenery. The ocean was directly behind me while taking this photo and I can still feel the sand between my toes.

Sunburst Cabin in the Fall

One of the few historical structures left in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains. The warm sun was shining through the colorful trees on this beautiful fall day. Photographing sunbursts is one of my favorite challenges when the conditions are right and it adds to the feeling of the photo.

Blue Sand Dollar Beach

Standing high on the cliffs over Sand Dollar Beach in Big Sur, I watched as waves crashed over the rocks below. Within minutes, storm clouds rolled in and rain started pouring. Laughing, I gathered up my gear and quickly ran back to my campsite.

Stormy Golden Hour

A dark grey storm looms in the background while golden hour settles on this Joshua Tree.

Badwater Basin Sunset

Among all the beautiful sunsets I’ve witnessed, one of my favorites was at Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park. Seeing the salt flats go on for miles with all kinds of patterns was a neat experience. The salt crunches under your feet and before you know it, your shoes are bright white from the salt. The mountains in the distance look so close yet so far. Depth perception is tricky in Death Valley. And lastly, at 282 feet below sea level, it’s the lowest point in North America!

Foggy Mountain Creek

Spending two weeks in the Great Smoky Mountains during fall allowed me to experience all kinds of different weather. One day I woke up to rain and fog, but set off on a hike anyway. As I made my way down the slippery trail with fallen leaves everywhere, I came upon this beautiful mountain creek. The sound of the water combined with the cool mountain air was enough to make me sit and enjoy the scenery.

Starry Palm Tree

While in Belize for a scuba diving trip, I captured this palm tree against the starry night sky. The sea breeze was blowing gently and the moon was resting in the background.

Galveston Sunset

Camping in Galveston State Park, I enjoyed daily walks on the beach during sunset and watching the birds dance with the waves. After the sunset, the sky took on beautiful hues of pink while the ocean turned a vibrant blue. This sandpiper seemed content as he frolicked around in the water.

South Dakota Road

Driving around Custer State Park in South Dakota, some of the roads blend into the sky. This squiggly road caught my attention as it carved through the grassland. The never ending sky on top gives the picture a minimalist look. Wherever this road leads to is limited by your imagination.

South Dakota Bison

Custer State Park in South Dakota is well known for large numbers of bison roaming throughout the park. I spotted this bison lazily grazing on some grass. The air was still and the day was foggy. I watched him for a few minutes before leaving him in peace.

Portrait of a Bison

This guy was fun to watch and capture. I nicknamed him "Scratchy" because when I first saw him, he was scratching himself against a big concrete block. I love how he has grass all over him as he makes eye contact with me.

Bison Against the Denver Skyline

Every time I visit Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, I take my time driving around and really take in the landscape and the animals. The bison are my favorite animals to capture. Here I captured a bison against the Denver skyline.

Follow the Fence to Fall

As I was driving through Guanella Pass on a beautiful fall day, this fence on the side of the road got my attention. I pulled over and captured the fence leading the way to the bright yellow leaves of fall.

Sun Glare Road

One of my favorite things about capturing sun glare is that it's always different with no two pictures alike. As I stood on this road in Grand Teton National Park for the sunrise, I let the sun catch the side of my camera giving the road and the trees a soft look.

From the Far East to the Far West

Standing on this road in the far east of Denver, the sunset illuminated the mountains in the far west. Airplanes were flying overhead as they took off and land at nearby Denver International Airport. Surrounding me in every direction were the flat plains of eastern Colorado.

Lines Forever in the Sand

Here the while sand takes on the deep colors of the sky as the sun begins to rise. White Sands National Monument in New Mexico is truly a magical place where the landscape is always changing with the winds.

Trail of Gold

Every fall in Colorado, the leaves turn bright yellow and the trails turn gold. As I was hiking through Kenosha Pass on this trail, I was hesitant to move forward as I didn't want to step on the beautiful yellow leaves. The trail was laid out before so golden and so inviting.

Inside the Yellow Leaves and White Snow

Pretty much during every fall in Colorado, there is a light dusting of snow that covers the yellow leaves of the Aspens. As I wandered about Kenosha Pass, I was greeted with beautiful white snow and yellow leaves. Truly a magical moment that only comes once a year.

Tree in the East, Mountains in the West

This tree was sitting alone against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains in the distance. The sun had just set and everything was turning down for the night. I captured this tree while hanging out of the window of my car since I was in the bison area of the park and visitors are not allowed out of their cars.

Tree During Golden Hour

I love the simplicity of this image. The sun was setting and the tall grass turned golden. I captured this tree while hanging out of the window of my car since I was in the bison area of the park where visitors are not allowed out of their cars.